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Saturday, December 21, 2024

WWDTM: Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone by NPR

This week, Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone join Dulcé Sloan, Hari Kondabolu, and Roy Blount Jr. to talk about their new podcast Hildy the BarbackLearn more about sponsor message choices: p…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, December 14, 2024

WWDTM: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson by NPR

This week, we're live at Carnegie with Not My Job guest Ketanji Brown Jackson and panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Mo Rocca, and Paula PoundstoneLearn more about sponsor message choices: po…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Wednesday, December 11, 2024

HTDE: The Perfect Christmas Present with James Patterson and Gillian Flynn by NPR

On today's episode, Charlie needs help writing a children's book for his wife. So, Mike and Ian call up some of the greatest minds in modern literature, Gillian Flynn and James Patterson. Pl…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, December 7, 2024

WWDTM: Jim Gaffigan by NPR

This week, Jim Gaffigan joins panelists Adam Felber, Adam Burke, and Negin Farsad to talk about being the Pope's favorite comedian.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.co…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, November 30, 2024

WWDTM: Thanksgiving Edition! by NPR

This week, Wait Wait celebrates Thanksgiving with a cornucopia of great guests!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Wednesday, November 27, 2024

HTDE: The Friendliest Sound in the World, with Olympic medalist Molly Seidel by NPR

This week on How To Do Everything, a listener calls in asking how to avoid startling innocent pedestrians when she goes on runs. So Mike and Ian recruit the help of an Olympic marathoner and…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, November 23, 2024

WWDTM: Bridget Everett and Jeff Hiller by NPR

Somebody Somewhere's Bridget Everett and Jeff Hiller join panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Tom Papa, and Maz JobraniLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, November 16, 2024

WWDTM: Governor Whitmer by NPR

This week, we're live in Detroit with Governor Whitmer and panelists Josh Gondelman, Hari Kondabolu, and Roxanne RobertsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

HTDE: Yes We Pecan, with Martha Stewart by NPR

Two roommates disagree about how to pronounce "pecan," so Mike and Ian call up Martha Stewart–and others–to help. Plus, an Italian town in the shadow of the Alps spent three months of th…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, November 9, 2024

WWDTM: Tara Dower by NPR

This week, record-breaking ultrarunner Tara Dower talks speed-hiking the Appalachian Trail with Negin Farsad, Faith Salie, and Peter GroszLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastcho…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, November 2, 2024

WWDTM: Brian Jordan Alvarez by NPR

This week, Brain Jordan Alvarez, the creator and star of English Teacher, plays our game with Brian Babylon, Luke Burbank, and Emmy BlotnickLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastc…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:06AM
Wednesday, October 30, 2024

HTDE: Josh Gad defeats earworms, and we make a pitch to Pete Buttigieg by NPR

This week on the show, when a mother can't get her four-year-old's favorite song out of her head, Mike and Ian call up Broadway's beloved Josh Gad to help. Plus, Ian has a formal request for…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, October 26, 2024

WWDTM: Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe by NPR

This week, sports power couple Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe talk about their podcast, who's more competitive, and where they keep their medalsLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastc…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, October 19, 2024

WWDTM: Instant Nostalgia Edition by NPR

This week, we get nostalgic for...uh...earlier this year with some of our favorite guests!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Wednesday, October 16, 2024

HTDE: Maury Povich and Sleeping Between the Pretties by NPR

This week on How To Do Everything, Wait, Wait producers Mike and Ian recruit television icon Maury Povich to help a listener reveal some hard truths, and we create some helpful (and unhelpfu…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 05:52AM
Saturday, October 12, 2024

WWDTM: Eric Idle by NPR

This week, comedy legend Eric Idle joins panelists Eugene Cordero, Negin Farsad, and Shane O'NeillLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, October 5, 2024

WWDTM: Kara Jackson by NPR

This week, acclaimed songwriter and poet Kara Jackson joins panelists Alzo Slade, Scaachi Koul, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoi…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Wednesday, October 2, 2024

HTDE: Peter Sagal the Sausage by NPR

This week, Mike and Ian recruit Peter Sagal to help a caller who's curious about mascot races – with the help of a talking sausage. A police inspector in Finland reveals his creative hack …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, September 28, 2024

WWDTM: Dionne Warwick by NPR

This week, we're live in Kansas City with guest Dionne Warwick and panelists Paula Poundstone, Shantira Jackson, and Josh GondelmanLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.co…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, September 21, 2024

WWTDM: Gary Oldman by NPR

This week, Gary Oldman joins us to talk Slow Horses, the Emmy Awards, and the fine art of flatulence with Karen Chee, Brain Babylon, and Peter Grosz.Learn more about sponsor message choices:…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Wednesday, September 18, 2024

HTDE: Tom Hanks, Hot Dogs and Chimp Butts by NPR

Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me! producers Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag are back with another episode of How To Do Everything. Today, the great Tom Hanks teaches us the art of being adored, and …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, September 14, 2024

WWDTM: Jay Pharoah by NPR

This week, comedian and impressionist Jay Pharoah joins panelists Adam Burke, Negin Farsad, and Roxanne Roberts.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Priv…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Saturday, September 7, 2024

WWDTM: John Leguizamo by NPR

This week, John Leguizamo joins panelists Tom Bodett, Helen Hong, and Hari Kondabolu to talk about sloths, moms, and Bob the BuilderLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.c…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Wednesday, September 4, 2024

HTDE: Haircuts in Space, Tutus, and the Nasal Ranger by NPR

Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me! producers Mike and Ian are back with their podcast How To Do Everything. On their first episode: how to cut your hair in space, how to clean your tutu, and how to…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 02:02PM
Saturday, August 31, 2024

WWDTM: Nate Berkus by NPR

We're live in Minnesota with hometown hero Nate Berkus, who joins Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Bobcat Goldthwat, and Josh Gondelman to play our game.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podc…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM
Tuesday, August 27, 2024

How To Do Everything is BACK! by NPR

Peter Sagal's wife's favorite podcast is back. On each episode of How To Do Everything, underqualified hosts Mike Danforth and Ian Chillag find overqualified experts to answer all your life …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:48AM
Saturday, August 24, 2024

WWDTM: Diane Lane by NPR

This week, Emmy-nominee Diane Lane joins Dulcé Sloan, Adam Burke, and Adam Felber to talk therapy, tortoises, and Capote vs. The SwansLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoice…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 08:24AM
Friday, August 23, 2024

Wait Wait DNC Dispatch #3 by NPR

Peter Sagal and producers Emma Choi and Ian Chillag take one more trip behind the scenes at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastcho…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:26PM
Thursday, August 22, 2024

Wait Wait DNC Dispatch #2 by NPR

Your friends at Wait Wait head back to the Democratic National Convention to talk to the dignitaries and weirdos that make our country great. Featuring WWDTM host Peter Sagal, producers Emma…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 12:24PM
Tuesday, August 20, 2024

BONUS: Wait Wait DNC Dispatch #1 by NPR

Your friends at Wait Wait head over to the Democratic National Convention here in Chicago to cover whatever's left over after the real reporters take care of the actual news.Learn more about…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 06:39PM
Saturday, August 17, 2024

WWDTM: The Calm Before the Storm by NPR

This week, Wait Wait starts training for the coming political season with some of our favorite guests including Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chris Pine, Natasha Lyonne, and moreLearn more about s…

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 03:00AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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